Problem with the back camera in iPhone 4 (Black Shadow)

Hi, I have a problem with the back camera. When turned on I can see a black shadow on one side and when I take the photo, appears in all the photos.
I searched on the Internet to resolve this problem but I haven't been successful. A friend told me that maybe it is dirt that was introduced into the cover but I don't think It's true.
The iPhone haven't dropped me for some quite time and don't crashing.
Look here is a photo to show you how the black shadow looks like:
Please, anyone know what the problem can be?

It certainly does work.
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If the screen shows a closed lens or black image, force quit the Camera app.
If you do not see the Camera app on the Home screen, try searching for it in Spotlight. If the camera does not show up in the search, check to make sure that Restrictions are not turned on by tappingSettings > General > Restrictions.
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